The North Wales AM will join a delegation from small businesses, coach and road haulage to meet Confederation of British Industry bosses.

Although fuel prices have dropped slightly in the last week, in Gwynedd it has gone up 5.3p per litre and in Powys 4.6p per litre in recent weeks.

Mr Williams, who is the Welsh Assembly Conservative rural affairs spokesman, said: "While we welcome the chancellor's decision to review the fuel tax rise planned for September, we feel it is important to maintain pressure on the Government.

"The high price of fuel is having a significant impact on companies, particularly those in rural areas."